A charming fairytale. When a newly - qualified fairy loses the third wish of three she must deliver to a woodcutter, young Dickon finds it. There is no limit to the number of times a lost wish may be used, and soon there are sparkly cats and magic lemonade bottles all over the place! Can fairy Cobweb find the wish and put a stop to Dickon\"s magic?...

Paul du Pain\"s bakery is a very special place. Each day, Paul bakes the bread while Marie serves customers in the shop. Everyone who walks in the door walks back out feeling happier than before. But when Marie goes away, Paul\"s days become sad and grey. Without her, the bakery\"s magic is gone. Will Paul ever be able to win her back?...

The Vietnam War is the definitive illustrated history of the world\"s first televised war. Compiling insightful maps, at-a-glance timelines, and incredible archive photography, The Vietnam War is an all-encompassing showcase of the story of the conflict, and a reflection on modern issues of battle such as prisoners of war and civil rights....

In this study Ishtar Beck explores her inner experience of soul retrieval, a shamanic practice of coming back to life. Ishtar was drawn to her research, and to sharing its findings so that others may access similar processes of returning to wholeness, by a call from deep within herself....

Tom is determined to rescue his father, Jack the Giant-Killer, from the clutches of the dastardly Ormestone. But to do so he will have to venture into the most dangerous territory of all, the Land of Myths and Legends. Tom is brave and true, but can......

Here is a lovely boxed-set of four fairy stories from Ian Beck, one of our most celebrated writers and illustrators for children. The best-loved tales are all here: There is a wolf who disguises himself as a dear old grandmother in Little Red Riding......

A pampered prince who has to give up everything he has ever known. A warrior-like girl who has promised to carry out her duty at any cost. An obedient young servant with a mission to complete and an icy chill in his heart. As ancient demons rise......

Inflammation is one of the biggest challenges in current medicine. Glucocorticoid-based therapy is still the most commonly used treatment to combat chronic and acute inflammation....

Tom Trueheart wants to be an adventurer like his six older brothers. They\'re all employed by the Story Bureau to take the lead in any number of thrilling tales - tales which mean they have to rescue red-hooded young ladies or climb outlandishly large beanstalks....

A poor shoemaker has only enough leather left to make one last pair of shoes. He cuts out the pieces and leaves them on his workbench ready to sew in the morning. But the next day the shoes are already made up-finished with tiny neat stitches. Who could have done it?...

The Trueheart house is busy and bustling-because today is a special day. Tom\"s older brothers are getting married and preparing to live happily ever after. But then an unexpected wedding guest arrives. Someone who has decided that there will be......